The NicheNG reviews the Friday Nite Live

Friday Nite Live according to the Niche
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A new thing has happened to the Lagos night life. It is the Friday Nite Live event introduced by the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) to inject life into entertainment in the city of many hues.

The first edition of the show which took place at the Shell Hall of the Muson Centre on Friday, September 11, was an opportunity for Perpetual Atife (Perpie) to shine bright with radiant tunes from her saxophone which she handled deftly to the delight of the many guests from all walks of life in attendance.

She took them down memory lane, reeling out tunes that got the guests stamping their feet and shaking their heads.

Friday Nite Live Series #1 with NNB, the Band of Pros

Friday Nite Live opened its curtains for the very first time on Friday, Sept. 11 at the Shell Nigeria Hall of the MUSON Centre with NNB, a remarkable professional music band led by Michael (Drummer) and Ola (Guitarist). The Band, a 7-piece featured two vocalists; Titilola Oloyede and Emmanuel Okwuagwu and bassist; Femi Ajayi. They performed works off their new Ise Ise Mukan album and for a moment there, i thought i was listening to a recording. The music was mature, organized, rich and entertaining. The Band featured Philip Uzo, an A-list guitarist and music Director for the Nigerian Idol, as usual, he dazzled with his notes, rhythm and 'fill ins'. Victor Odetunde, a professional jazz pianist and saxophonist held it down with his rich chords and changes on the keys. See more photos after the cut...

MUSON School of Music- Admission/Orientation

So today, Tuesday, September 15, The MUSON School of Music welcomed 30 fresh intakes.

The admission process which started with the announcement by MTNF in two national dailies back in July. MTNF is the main sponsor of the 2-year Diploma programme - paying their tuition, providing students with their required books, and providing daily transport subsidy for them.

British Council/MUSON Jazz Masterclass is going on Successfully

 

         

So I was able to sneak out of the office today just so i could briefly attend the first session of this heavily loaded practical Jazz Masterclass (my view). And this is what i can say - aural perception and use will end up sharpening one's improvisational skills. Wayne and Vidal the facilitators from the UK made sure that every participant can make an input. I only wished that i had attended the

British Council: Attend a Special Jazz Performance Rehearsal

The Arts Ensemble of Lagos, a jazz group formed by Tunde Jegede, teacher at the MUSON School of Music will take part in a week long special jazz master class. The Arts Ensemble of Lagos and the MUSON Jazz Ensemble consists mainly of students and graduates of the MUSON School of Music.
Thursday, Sept. 10 is open to the public as they invite everyone to come watch a special jazz performance rehearsal at the Agip Recital Hall of the MUSON Centre. Time is 6pm.

Meet Michael Oloyede - The Well-Rounded Musician

Featuring as the main act on the Friday Nite Live Series #1 is the very musical Michael Oloyede, a drummer with a sense and drive for excellence.
He is also facilitating the Drum Clinic, a workshop for intermediate and advanced drummers on Saturday, September 12 at the MUSON School of Music.
Abiola Michael Oloyede is a top-notch drummer and drum technician who has carved a niche for himself in studio recordings and live performances. He has been in active practice for close to two decades and has since worked on several sessions that cut across jazz, R&B, rock and African traditional beats. He teaches drums and currently runs a Drum School, Harmonix Drum Villa, for people of all ages and manages a vibrant music accessories and sound reinforcement company, Harmonix Music, Lagos.

New Video Alert: Adura Owuro by Imoleayo Balogun

Adura Owuro by the Sax Guru Himself - Imoleayo Balogun.


Imoleayo is a renowned and international Lagos based Jazz Saxophonist, Vocalist concert performer, Composer, Arranger, Musicologist and Music Educator.
He studied music at the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) and the University of Education WINNEBA, Ghana. 

Now Available - Tickets to the Show of the Year

The open house event of the year, Friday Nite Live is fast approaching and the heat is on!
Book your space now! MUSON seats now fill up before yo know it. Do not be left out. Tickets are available at the MUSON Centre, Terra Kulture, Quintessence, Orpheus Music Company. Hurry now!